Woman ''gang-raped, burnt alive'' by 5 in UP''s Sambhal: Police

Sambhal (UP), July 15 

A 30-year-old woman was burnt alive after having been raped allegedly by five persons in Gunnaur area here, the police said on Sunday.

The incident took place on Friday night when the victim was in her house with her daughter, they said, adding the five persons barged into her residence and allegedly raped her.

The five later took her to a nearby hut and burnt her alive, said Gunnaur Circle Officer Aqil Ahmad, quoting from the complaint lodged by the victim's husband.

He said an FIR has been registered against five persons, including Aram Singh, Mahaveer, Charan Singh, Gullu and Bhona.

The body of the victim has been sent for autopsy and the police have launched a manhunt to nab the accused, who are absconding.

The victim's husband is a labourer, who resides in Ghaziabad, the police said. - PTI